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Re: 1985 Searay 197 Monaco Complete Restoration
Here are the 3/4" sheets of marine grade plywood getting a suntan today. Hope that a several days using this approach is adequate to shed the moisture. Anyone know for sure?
Re: 1985 Searay 197 Monaco Complete Restoration
Here are a few more pics of the support under the hull. Since it's a roller trailer, I was advised to add more support. Again, let me know if anyone thinks this is adequate or not. If more pictures or a video are necessary to determine if...
Re: 1985 Searay 197 Monaco Complete Restoration
Here are a few pics I took today. I've finished building some support structure under the hull. Please let me know if you think this is adequate or not. I'l post a few more of the support structure in another post. Thanks all.
Hello to all. I have finally decided to embark on my project boat. I've owned it since 1995 and due to poor care and feeding, (and it's age) I now need to completely rebuild it. Floor, upholstery, engine.
Here are a few pics before I begin ripping the floor apart.
Thanks to all in advance...
Re: 1984 sea ray rebuild (new pics & question)
OK. I'm finally embarking on this journey. I am indeed starting before August. (Didn't state which year in my original post!) Here are a few pics of the project boat.
I have decided to hire out the upholstery work since I'd like to be...
